Ramada Northwest in Des Moines, IA

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Ramada Northwest

Location. The Ramada Northwest is located in Des Moines, Iowa, along Interstates 35 and 80. The hotel is three miles from the Iowa National Guard's Camp Dodge and four miles from Drake University. The downtown area, including the Civic and Convention Centers, are 10 miles from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The Ramada Northwest features a modern lobby area with black leather seating and retro-style lighting. The Block & Barrel Bar & Grill serves American fare twice daily. Catering and reception services are available. The hotel offers an indoor pool and a cardiovascular fitness room. Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided throughout the hotel, and meeting space for up to 250 guests is available.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the Ramada Northwest include spacious suites and connecting rooms with desks and plush chairs. Private baths offer complimentary toiletries. Coffeemakers are provided. Amenities include cable television, video game consoles and complimentary wireless Internet access.

Expert Tip. Seven miles from the hotel, the Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa, tells how Iowans transformed fertile prairies of the Midwest into the most productive farmland in the world. On-site interpreters provide a unique learning experience including seasonal activities and demonstrations.

Renovation Notice:
Effective October 15, 2007, the hotel will be undergoing renovations throughout the property. The estimated date of completion is December 31, 2008. These dates are subject to change.

Surrounding Area

CAMP DODGE - 3 MILES

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Extra person charges
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required
Smoke-free property
Undergoing renovations

Star rating: 3

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Merle Hay Mall: 1.0 mile
Buccaneers Hockey: 2.0 miles
Camp Dodge: 3.0 miles
Drake University: 4.0 miles
Saylorville Lake: 5.0 miles
Living History Farms: 7.0 miles
Downtown/Convention/Civic Center: 10.0 miles
Veterans Auditorium: 10.0 miles
Adventureland Theme Park: 12.0 miles
Prairie Meadow Racetrack & Casino: 12.0 miles
Sec Taylor Stadium/Iowa Cubs Baseball: 12.0 miles
Blank Park Zoo: 15.0 miles
State Fairgrounds: 15.0 miles
Covered Bridges of Madison County: 30.0 miles

Driving Directions - Ramada Northwest

From Des Moines International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 20 miles.

Take Fleur Drive South to IA-5.
Merge onto IA-5 North.
Merge onto I-35 North.
Take Exit 131 towards IA-28 South/Merle Hay Road.
Turn right onto IA-28 South.
Immediately turn right onto the first entrance.
Turn right onto Merle Hay Road.
The hotel is located on the left.